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Siding in Richmond, VA

Compare 4 local siding pros. Typical service: $3–$8.

Top Siding Companies in Richmond

  1. 1.Tredegar Construction, LLC

    4.9★ (156 reviews)

    4.9★ from 156 reviews

  2. 2.A&O Siding Contractor Inc. - Expertos en exteriores

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

  3. 3.Zelaya Siding Services, LLC

  4. 4.Saunders Siding Company

Siding Cost in Richmond

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Richmond
Vinyl siding, installed$3–$8/sq ft
Whole-house vinyl siding$6,848–$20,544/job
Siding repair$257–$1,284/job

Siding prices in Richmond run about 14% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 4 companies serving Richmond, rated 5.0★ on average across 163 customer reviews.

Richmond Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Richmond's weather means for scheduling siding.

Last spring frost
April 3
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
43.6"
Heating degree days
3,771
Cooling degree days
1,549
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.3°47.4°3.04"
Feb30.5°51.3°2.76"
Mar37.1°60°4.04"
Apr46.1°70.3°3.27"
May55°77.9°3.78"
Jun64.5°86.1°3.93"
Jul68.9°89.7°4.51"
Aug67.4°87.6°4.66"
Sep60.1°81.2°4.13"
Oct48.3°71°2.98"
Nov39.4°61.4°3.24"
Dec31.4°50.7°3.26"

NOAA station data 8.48 miles from Richmond.

Permits & Regulations in VA

  • Virginia requires a DPOR contractor license for contracts of $1,000 or more; below that no state license is required
  • Class C covers individual contracts from $1,000 up to $10,000
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Virginia DPOR Class C license for contracts of $1,000 or more

Sources: www.dpor.virginia.gov

Siding FAQs for Richmond

How much does siding cost in Richmond?

Vinyl siding in Richmond typically runs $3-$8 per square foot installed; fiber cement and wood cost more.

How many siding contractors serve Richmond?

We track 4 siding contractors serving Richmond.

Is siding installation in Richmond more expensive than average?

Exterior carpentry labor in Richmond runs about -14.4% versus the national average.

Does a siding contractor in VA need a license?

In VA, Virginia requires a DPOR contractor license for contracts of $1,000 or more; below that no state license is required. A full re-side in Richmond usually needs a building permit; patch repairs often do not.

Which siding holds up to the weather in Richmond?

With about 43.6 inches of rain a year and winter lows near 28F in Richmond, moisture management behind the siding matters as much as the siding itself.

Does siding fade in Richmond summers?

Summer highs near 90F in Richmond favor UV-stable vinyl colors or painted fiber cement; dark vinyl can warp in direct sun.

How many quotes should I get for siding in Richmond?

Three is typical; with 4 siding contractors serving Richmond, ask each for the per-square-foot price and what trim and house wrap are included.

When is the best time to install siding in Richmond?

Mild, dry weeks are best; vinyl gets brittle below freezing, and Richmond winter lows average around 28F.